Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Histopathological Cancer Diagnostics in Lower Silesia: A Comparative Analysis of Prostate, Breast, and Colorectal Cancer from 2018 to 2022.

Background/objective: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare systems worldwide including cancer diagnostics. This study aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on histopathological cancer diagnostics in Lower Silesia, Poland, specifically focusing on prostate, breast, and colorectal cancer cases from 2018 to 2022. The objective was to evaluate diagnostic volumes and trends before, during, and after the pandemic and to understand the effect of healthcare disruptions on cancer detection.

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Gomphrenin-Rich Fraction from L. f. Fruits.

L. (Malabar spinach, Basellaceae), widely consumed as a leafy vegetable, produces dark-colored fruits rich in betacyanins, including rare 6-glycosylated derivatives called gomphrenins. Comprehensive studies on the anti-inflammatory potential of its gomphrenin fraction (A) and crude extract (B) employed various analytical and biological methods.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Novel 1,2-Benzothiazine Derivatives and Their Interaction with Phospholipid Model Membranes.

The design of novel anti-inflammatory drugs remains a critical area of research in the development of effective treatments for inflammatory diseases. In this study, a series of 1,2-benzothiazine was evaluated through a multifaceted approach. In particular, we investigated the potential interactions of the potential drugs with lipid bilayers, an important consideration for membrane permeability and overall pharmacokinetics.

Starting points for the development of new targeted therapies for glioblastoma multiforme.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and lethal brain tumors, characterized by rapid growth, invasiveness, and resistance to standard therapies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Despite advances in treatment, GBM remains highly resistant due to its complex molecular mechanisms, including angiogenesis, invasion, immune modulation, and lipid metabolism dysregulation. This review explores recent breakthroughs in targeted therapies, focusing on innovative drug carriers such as nanoparticles and liposomes, and their potential to overcome GBM's chemo- and radioresistant phenotypes.

Cytotoxic activity of against normal and cancer cells - a comprehensive literature review.

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in research on fungi, including Fomitopsis betulina, known for its potential therapeutic properties. The aim of this paper is to systematically review the literature on the cytotoxic effects of Fomitopsis betulina on normal and cancer cell lines. The review was conducted by searching PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases up to July 2024, using specific MeSH terms and keywords related to cytotoxicity, cancer cells, and normal cells.

Impact of Comorbidities and Skin Diseases on Post-Vaccination Reactions: A Study on COVID-19 Vaccinations in Poland.

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid and widespread vaccination efforts, which proved critical in reducing the severity and mortality of the virus. However, the interplay between vaccinations, pre-existing skin conditions, and other comorbidities still needs to be explored. This study investigated the occurrence and severity of adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) with COVID-19 vaccines in individuals with chronic skin diseases and comorbidities within a Central European cohort.

Pyrimidine Derivatives as Selective COX-2 Inhibitors with Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties.

Pyrimidine derivatives exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of tested pyrimidine derivatives on the activity of cyclooxygenase isoenzymes (COX-1 and COX-2), antioxidant properties, and their ability to inhibit the growth of inflammatory cells. In vitro tests were conducted to assess the ability of pyrimidine derivatives L1-L4 to inhibit COX-1 and COX-2 activity using the TMPD oxidation assay (N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine).

Genotoxic and Anti-Migratory Effects of Camptothecin Combined with Celastrol or Resveratrol in Metastatic and Stem-like Cells of Colon Cancer.

: Colorectal cancer is one of the leading and most lethal neoplasms. Standard chemotherapy is ineffective, especially in metastatic cancer, and does not target cancer stem cells. A promising approach to improve cancer treatment is the combination therapy of standard cytostatic drugs with natural compounds.

Mushroom against Cancer: Aqueous Extract of in Fight against Tumors.

This study investigated the anticancer potential of an aqueous extract of the fungus . The study assessed the effect of the extract on nine cancer cell lines, including melanoma (LM-MEL-75), lung cancer (A549), and colorectal cancer (HT29, LoVo), and four normal cell lines. The cytotoxicity of the extract was evaluated using MTT, sulforhodamine-B (SRB), and clonogenic viability assays.

Patterns of Dietary Supplement Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland: Focus on Vitamin D and Magnesium.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant attention to the role of dietary supplements, particularly Vitamin D, in enhancing immunity and possibly mitigating the severity of the disease. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of nutritional health in preventing severe outcomes from infections. This study aimed to assess consumption patterns of dietary supplements, with a focus on Vitamin D, among the Polish population during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the demographic factors influencing these patterns.

Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) modulates mitochondrial dynamics in PPARγ-depleted equine adipose derived stromal cells.

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a transcription factor that promotes adipogenesis, lipid uptake and storage, insulin sensitivity, and glucose metabolism. Hence, defects in PPARγ have been associated to the development of metabolic disorders. Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a glycoprotein primarily produced in the liver that regulates the bioavailability of sex hormones.

The efficacy and safety of itopride as an add-on therapy to a proton pump inhibitor in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Introduction: The primary objective was to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of itopride as an add-on therapy to a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Aim: Reflux disease affects the largest percentage of the population worldwide, symptoms overlap with many other conditions which hamper diagnostic and therapy presenting challenges in treating patients and prompting an intensive search for new, more effective therapeutic regimens.

Material And Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken with 140 enrolled patients with reflux disease, confirmed by 24-hour pH impedance previously treated with PPIs without any significant improvement.

Does a pickle a day keep Alzheimer's away? Fermented food in Alzheimer's disease: A review.

Fermented food is commonly viewed as healthy, mostly due to its probiotic and digestion-enhancing properties and recently it has been examined with regard to the development of new therapeutic and preventive measures for Alzheimer's disease. Fermented food has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and to alter the gut microbiota. However, the exact pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease is still unknown and its connections to systemic inflammation and gut dysbiosis, as potential targets of fermented food, require further investigation.

Oils from Transgenic Flax Lines as Potential Chemopreventive Agents in Colorectal Cancer.

Colorectal cancer is a major global health concern, and the need for effective chemopreventive agents is paramount. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of oils from transgenically modified flax for the prevention of colorectal cancer, in relation to the oil concertation. Flaxseed oils were obtained from traditional (Nike) and genetically modified flax lines (M and B).

New Schiff bases derived from dimethylpyridine-1,2,4-triazole hybrid as cytotoxic agents targeting gastrointestinal cancers: Design, synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking studies.

In this research, a series of novel hybrid structures of dimethylpyridine-1,2,4-triazole Schiff bases were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxic potency on several human gastrointestinal cancer cells (EPG, Caco-2, LoVo, LoVo/Dx, HT29) and normal colonic epithelial cells (CCD 841 CoN). Schiff base 4h was the most potent compound against gastric EPG cancer cells (CC = 12.10 ± 3.

Synthesis, Biological, Spectroscopic and Computational Investigations of Novel -Acylhydrazone Derivatives of Pyrrolo[3,4-]pyridazinone as Dual COX/LOX Inhibitors.

Secure and efficient treatment of diverse pain and inflammatory disorders is continually challenging. Although NSAIDs and other painkillers are well-known and commonly available, they are sometimes insufficient and can cause dangerous adverse effects. As yet reported, derivatives of pyrrolo[3,4-]pyridazinone are potent COX-2 inhibitors with a COX-2/COX-1 selectivity index better than meloxicam.

Timeline to dysphagia resolution after endoscopic intervention of an interarytenoid defect based on Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Study dysphagia severity.

Introduction: We previously reported that endoscopic repair of a Type 1 Laryngeal Cleft (LC1) or Deep Interarytenoid Groove (DIG) improves swallowing function postoperatively. However, caregivers often ask about the timeline to resolution of the need for thickening. This study re-examines this cohort to answer this important caregiver-centered question.

Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Molecular Docking Study of 4,6-Dimethyl-5-aryl/alkyl-2-[2-hydroxy-3-(4-substituted-1-piperazinyl)propyl]pyrrolo[3,4-]pyrrole-1,3(2,5)-diones as Anti-Inflammatory Agents with Dual Inhibition of COX and LOX.

In the present study, we characterize the biological activity of a newly designed and synthesized series of 15 compounds 2-[2-hydroxy-3-(4-substituted-1-piperazinyl)propyl] derivatives of pyrrolo[3,4-]pyrrole -. The compounds were obtained with good yields of pyrrolo[3,4-]pyrrole scaffold - with secondary amines in CHOH. The chemical structures of the compounds were characterized by H-NMR, C-NMR, FT-IR, and MS.

Imatinib-Functionalized Galactose Hydrogels Loaded with Nanohydroxyapatite as a Drug Delivery System for Osteosarcoma: In Vitro Studies.

This study reports an impact of structure (XRPD, FT-IR) and surface morphology (SEM-EDS) of imatinib-functionalized galactose hydrogels, loaded and unloaded with nHAp, on osteosarcoma cell (Saos-2 and U-2OS) viability, levels of free oxygen radicals, and nitric oxide, levels of BCL-2, p53, and caspase 3 and 9, as well as glycoprotein-P activity. It was investigated how the rough surface of the crystalline hydroxyapatite-modified hydrogel affected amorphous imatinib (IM) release. The imatinib drug effect on cell cultures has been demonstrated in different forms of administration-directly to the culture or the hydrogels.

Evaluation of Recovery Methods for L. Oil: Characteristics, Stability and Bioactive Potential.

Wild strawberry L.) seed oil (WSO) recovered by two methods-cold pressing (CP) and extraction with supercritical carbon dioxide (SCOE)-taking into account the different extraction times, was characterized for its composition and quality. The cytotoxicity assessment of WSOs was also carried out using the normal human dermal fibroblast (NHDF) cell line.

L. Extract Targets the Specific Molecules of the Th17/Treg Developmental Pathway in TNBS-Induced Experimental Colitis in Rats.

Given that one of the crucial events in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease is the loss of homeostasis between Th17 and Treg cells, targeting the specific molecules of the Th17/Treg axis developmental pathway is a promising strategy for inflammatory bowel disease prevention and treatment. The current study aimed to assess the impact of cornelian cherry ( L.) extract, rich in iridoids and polyphenols known for their potential anti-inflammatory activity, at two doses (20 or 100 mg/kg) on the crucial factors for Th17/Treg cell differentiation in the course of experimental colitis and compare this action with that of sulfasalazine.

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis in Men with Schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder with a chronic, progressive course. The etiology of this condition is linked to the interactions of multiple genes and environmental factors. The earlier age of onset of schizophrenia, the higher frequency of negative symptoms in the clinical presentation, and the poorer response to antipsychotic treatment in men compared to women suggests the involvement of sex hormones in these processes.